An intensive agricultural production system entails increased use of soil, which represents a specific agrosystem. The components of this ecosystem remain in equilibrium. Any upset of this equilibrium by human activity results in a drop of soil fertility. Excessive loosening of the soil, using heavy equipment, monocultures accompanied by chemical weed control, application of large quantities of chemicals and liquid manure, and burning straw on site lead to soil degradation. The author presents some specifics methods of soil protection.